What‘s new in AppKit?
Asked on 06/11/2025
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In the session titled "What’s new in AppKit" at WWDC 2024, several new features and improvements were introduced for AppKit, particularly in macOS Sequoia. Here are some of the highlights:
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Context Menus: There's a new way to open context menus using the keyboard, which can be customized in system settings. This feature allows users to access app functionality more quickly and comfortably.
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Text System Enhancements: New capabilities have been added to the text system, including an exciting new API to assist with text input.
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SF Symbols: Updates to SF Symbols have been made, providing more options for developers.
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Document Saving: There are new conveniences when saving documents, making the process more streamlined.
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Cursors and Toolbars: New cursors have been introduced, and developers now have more control over toolbars.
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SwiftUI Integration: Continued integration with SwiftUI, including new menu and animation APIs, allowing for more seamless development experiences.
For more detailed information, you can watch the session What’s new in AppKit (08:15).
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